Sweet Potato Dog Treat Recipe - GardenFork

[@tommymcglone9067]

I like the end where the dogs got the treats. They seem puppy approved!

[@escapefromny2012]

Thanks for sharing. A few hopefully helpful notes below... Dehydrating with any fats or oils makes it take a little longer, but it also means the finished product can go "rancid" while in storage. There really is no need for the oil in this type of product. Dogs don't need it, dehydrating process is slowed by it so it does not need it. Also, sweet potatoes are okay to feed to dogs, but they contain starch and too much starch may give your dog stomach issues. It's different for each dog though. If giving them starch for the first time, give it to them a little at a time, to see how much they can handle. My little 25 pound dog can eat 10 or more baby carrots a day w/o issues but other dogs I know have trouble after just a few. Lastly, using any oven on the low setting works just as well as a dehydrator for this type of treat.

[@marshell1b]

Looks good ! Our dog loves any kind of potatoes

[@gardenfork]

our Labs will find potatoes in a compost pile and start munching! now i've built the new pallet compost bin, so that solves one life problem: Pallet Compost Bin - GardenFork.TV

[@PoeLemic]

Those dogs sure love something that simple. Thanks for sharing the recipe. We have to save money, and this is one way to do that.

[@gardenfork]

The labs love the sweet potato treats. Thx for watching!

[@Ladybug12150]

I am soooooo doing this....my dog will love them. You have some really informative videos, I love watching them, and I love it when you have little "mess-ups/bloops" and you show those too..... you both have a great sense of humor !!!!

[@gardenfork]

life is messy, and so is GardenFork! eric.

[@thomasjohnfisher]

Just a suggestion, to make your cutting up of the sweet potato safer, after the first small cut like you did, rotate it so the cut surface is down. That way it's more stable.

[@RaisingHellAgain]

do what I do and use a meat slicer

[@RainbowGardens]

My dog absolutely LOVES sweet potato treats too!

[@gardenfork]

Yeah, the Labs inhale them. we can all thank BarclayTheDevilDog for the idea to make these eric.

[@dianemoore1046]

You just solved a problem for my dog who has pancreatitis. He can’t have nibbles that have too much fat or too much protein and as far as I have found, nobody caters for this condition. Thank you 💕👍

[@indaba1960]

Erik, just tried this over here with some slight modifications because I don't have all the gadgets etc which I'd like to share :) Used a mandolin to cut the sweet potato into discs (sort of 90 degrees to yours). Then put them in a bowl and used a little bit of sunflower oil and tossed them in it (not much just a very light coating (don't have the spray)). Then put them on a big baking tray lined with a silicon mat. Put them in a fan oven at about 80 degrees C (about 180 degrees F) with the door slightly open (using a wooden spoon) for 4-5 hours. Then let them cool in the oven. My dog loved them as did every other dog that had one - and they store well if laid on kitchen paper in an airtight box. Now have a dehydrator on the way as that works out cheaper than our oven. Thanks for the idea!

[@PeaSoupDesigns]

Wonderful video! TY for the tips and ideas! I have subscribed and eager for more videos.

[@doglvr895]

We made these over the weekend and the pups LOVE them! Thanks for the how to.

[@gardenfork]

good to hear that. i have the dehydrator ready for more dog treats right now, thx, eric.

[@FlannelAcres]

How cool! My dog hasn't tried sweet potatoes, but she likes fresh carrots and bananas -- both of which I think could be dried, too. Oh, the possibilities!!

[@debbiecatherall6403]

I make those, my labs love them as well. Never tried the oil before so going to next time

[@janphillipps2367]

I am making some now. I sprinkled some with a little bit of cinnamon.

[@melissam4832]

I sprinkle cinnamon on them (cinnamon is good for their digestive system) and fyi please don't spray that harmful oil on your dog treats. Coconut oil is way healthier for your dog's ( coconut oil is great for their skin and fur). Thanks for sharing!!

[@gardenfork]

Melissa M good to hear melissa, the vegetable oil is ok, i checked with the vet, thx! eric.

[@vaipeterson2041]

I realize its a very late response haha but i was wondering if you could elaborate as to how vegetable oil is harmful.

[@1cjherrington]

@@vaipeterson2041 cinnamon is on the bad list for dogs...

[@ashlynjahn8723]

Wow these really work amazingly because my dogs are really picky

[@gardenfork]

+Derpy Squid excellent, and these dog treats are inexpensive compared to the ones in the store! eric.

[@phillipsmom6252]

I make these for all of my friends for their dogs, they love them. Also those egg whites you had left over from your ginger ice cream video you can scramble them and put in your pups dry dog food. If you allow them to have things like that. We had a dog that lived forever when I was a kid, my mom scrambled that dog an egg every Sunday morning. Lol....Nice video, thanks for posting.

[@gardenfork]

thanks Eileen, neat that you watched our ginger ice cream video, i want to do more ice cream shows soon, even though there is 8" of snow outside.. eric.

[@LightPaige]

Great advice! Doggie treats are super expensive, and often times just loaded with preservatives and yucky ingredients, so I LOVE this idea! I don't have a dehydrator but I'm gonna try it in my toaster oven at a low temp - I'm sure my dog won't notice the difference! Thanks you guys!

[@gardenfork]

let me know how the toaster oven works out, people are asking about what device to use if they don't have a dehydrator. thx, eric.

[@LightPaige]

I haven't tried it yet but I've heard that as long as it's kept under but around 120 degrees, it should work ok. But I'll surely let you know!

[@Rawrlady01]

i love how this is so simple! but i don't have a food dehydrator. can i put them in my oven? if so how long and at what temperature?

[@dirtroadready]

I am new at making treats for my fur-babies. I found a dehydrator yesterday at a thrift store for $7.00. I use to make beef jerky for my kids years ago. (they are all grown now) The memories flooded back when I seen that dehydrator. Anyways, I have chicken in it now my first attempt (for my dogs) Next i want to do the sweet potatoes. Thanks for sharing!

[@gardenfork]

great to hear, the sweet potato treats sell for $ in the store, so these are great. thx!

[@FROSTYLIFE]

Very very cool idea. I love this channel.

[@gardenfork]

glad you like it. i think your pup will like the dog treats. thanks! eric.

[@UraNiUmXXpLoSiVez]

Good idea going to try that now that I have a dehydrator. Great video!

[@gardenfork]

UraNiUmXXpLoSiVez we just made a new batch of sweet potato dog treats yesterday, they came out great, thanks for watching! eric.

[@danarhelger1818]

Great idea. We make treats for our lab mix and bichon (sp) with organic peanut butter, whole what flour and warm water. Ollie, our lab mix, is like a vulture through the whole process. They love them. We have some dog bone shaped cookie cutters we use and if I want to get their attention all I have to do is say "treat?". We'll try the sweet potato also. I'm sure they'll love them. Took a look at your new site for the dogs. Love it.

[@gardenfork]

Thanks Dan, glad you like the new Lab channel, more new vids coming! eric.

[@captkrabs]

I'll definitely have to make these for my dog I made carrot treats for my dog before though.

[@meebzilla]

If you do these in theviven, be sure to use parchment paper to line the cookie sheet, otherwise the chips will stick really bad and you'll end up with a pile of slivers! Sldo, I sliced the sweet potatoes with a manfoline and they were probably yoo thin. They were really crispy like potato chips and both my dog and I rnjoyed them, buy cutting them thicker with a knife like the video will make them chewier like the packaged ones (only a lot healthier!) Great video, thanks!

[@gardenfork]

good to know Christina, thanks for that. i have to experiment with the oven method. thx, eric.

[@jillmad43]

I've wanted to make these but not done them yet - thanks for the fine tutorial! i might start them in the convection oven to see if that cuts out any significant drying time and report back later. It's a bit too cold in Milwaukee to run to the grocery store on the scooter. Heheh.

[@gardenfork]

i think the convection oven, at a low temp, would be a good dehydrator. I grew up between Milwaukee and Waukesha. eric.

[@ChristopherAMacleod]

I just cut up 4 sweet potatoes for our dehydrator. It's like yours.....heat with no fan, so our dogs (1 Pomeranian and 1 Papillon) should be getting good, healthy, cheap treats about this time tomorrow!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@gardenfork]

+Christopher M yes, the dogs will like the treats i bet, easy to make too. thx! eric.

[@kpurohit2000]

Thank you for sharing the video it is so nice to see this. Can you please tell me what I can use instead of the dehydrator like a microwave microwave maybe?

[@gardenfork]

I would use a regular oven at a low setting.

[@jinksto]

"It's easier to watch too." that was awesome! It made me laugh. Thanks for that.

[@tracilynm]

I have a tip for cutting the sweet potatoes (or any large vegetable).after u make the first slice turn the potato with the cut side down. This way it is a lot more stable when u cut the rest. You won't have perfectly shaped slices, but u will have your flesh intact

[@gardenfork]

brilliant technique Traci, thanks for that! eric.

[@kellyninh2348]

thank you for share the video..thank u again..im going to make it for my husky

[@gardenfork]

+Phuong Ninh glad you like our dog treats, thanks! eric.

[@kizmetxD]

Instead of Vegetable Oil, you could use coconut oil, witch is actually good for dogs. And you could make them thinner and put them in the oven and they'll be ready in about 2-4 hours

[@gardenfork]

yes, the oven works, thx for that. we have found the dehyrator gives a crisper chip. thx!

[@claudettemonty4077]

monteblue at what temperature do you put your oven, please?

[@michaelwilson4339]

Well I know what I'm going to be making for my dogs. I dont have a dehydrator but I'm going to try a super low oven or the Alton Brown way of dehydrating food.

[@msBellosa]

Beautiful video and dogs!!!

[@johnotoole5644]

I wonder if you use olive oil or other healthy oil, dip them in a plate of the oil, then dried, you could make treats for both humans and dogs. john

[@gardenfork]

Hi John, not sure if dried potato is digestible by humans. sweet potatoes do make good chips though. eric.

[@moocowdad]

your puppylarity has soared!!!!! lmao love it

[@michelle10261]

great i will try some for my dogs,thank you

[@carolinebaines8735]

Not that this will be an issue for you and the labs, but they won't store as long if you oil them as the oil will go rancid long before the dehydrated potato will...

[@jeffxl12]

Thats awesome and cheaper. I will make these instead of buying expensive treats from now on

[@gardenfork]

i like the store bought treats, but it seemed to me we could make these at home. have to try more experiments like this. thx, eric.

[@potterylady1]

The dogs are cuties!!!! :)

[@sandy123yr]

Sweet!

[@orsors2129]

After your first cut into the sweet potato, turn the cut surface to the board. This stabilizes to enable better safer cutting.

[@kiomiragbir5825]

How can you do this recipe without a dehydrator? Can you help me please.daughter luv this recipe

[@gardenfork]

Hi Kiomi, I believe this will work with a convection oven, or if you have an oven that has a real low temperature setting, like 200F. i don't know how long it will take, i would start in the early morning so you can watch it through the day. the potato slices should be on a wire rack of some sort, not on a cookie sheet, air needs to circulate around the slices. or maybe a neighbor has a dehydrator? thanks! eric.

[@BlabAlot]

It’s easier to watch had me dying laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kathyjotourtois]

great idea ty 4 sharing

[@gardenfork]

great. be sure to coat the slices with oil, that seems to be the trick to these. thx!

[@gailwilson990]

I am wondering how long I have to dry these in the oven???? Oh & I was wondering if they could micro wave them????

[@gardenfork]

it depends on the moisture content of the sweet potatoes, but i dry them overnight in our low end dehydrator. i don't think the microwave will work. thx!

[@tiagogasparino]

I made my dogs following the same its procedures, but not spray them with oil. They would not eat. If I add oil, it may be that they are interested and eat? Thanks for listening!

[@gardenfork]

+Tiago Augusto Gasparino some pups do not like sweet potatoes, not sure if oil would help, but thanks for trying!

[@DonnaMSchmid]

*claps paws together with delight* OMD, we never thought about spraying them with oil, first! We're going to have to try that on our next load!!!! Thanks! *wag, wag, wag...*

[@gardenfork]

Thank YOU for the idea of making these, I wanted to see if we could make them like the ones in the store, which are kind of leathery, so i thought of the veg oil. thx, eric.

[@RaisingHellAgain]

I'm going to make these in bulk thank God I have a meat slicer and a 6 tear rack. I'm wondering about storage time on these. Please pm me the answer since the answers don't show up in my news feed like it use to. I have a 16 lb dog

[@blackragnar5788]

Great😍

[@rainbowsalads]

not sure if its the same for dogs but, uncooked sweet potato contains an enzyme inhibitor. sweet potato needs to be heated at a high temp to remove this inhibitor. "trypsin inhibitor"

[@BEPTLES]

I read that dogs shouldn't eat sweet potato skin. Is this true?

[@dellasmom]

this is actually about the pb bikkies, you might want to mention to use no sugar pb, and aluminum free baking pdr. you and your pupps and the camera man are all HUGELY entertaining.....keep up the giggles!! :-) apologies to those of you who don't like smiley faces.

[@gardenfork]

we like smiley faces, thanks for them! eric.

[@toBe8ere]

um, i was just wondering how much of the treats a dog can have a day before it makes them sick b/c these are sweet and have sugar in them, right? and sugar's bad for dogs, right?

[@gardenfork]

Hi Michelle, good question here. Sweet Potatoes have some naturally occurring sugar in them, about 4 grams per 100 gram potato, so the name "Sweet" does not mean it has refined sugar added. They are super healthy, having beta carotene. more info here on wikipedia : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_potato#Nutrient_content

[@toBe8ere]

Oh I know there's no additional sugar in these, what I meant was whether the existing sugar in them would take more or about the same amount as any other store bought sweet potato treats w/ refined sugar to make a dog sick?

[@Kristor333]

Is it bad that I want those more for myself than any animal?

[@gardenfork]

keep in mind they are uncooked sweet potatoes! eric.

[@1new-man]

If I were a betting man I would have wagered that you would have taken a small bite..especially when that sweet voice ask if you were going to taste them too...."good enough for my dogs.. good enough for me" Lol Nice post!

[@smithadam1034]

Nice Video

[@smithadam1034]

they may also be found in a multitude of sizes and styles - for instance twists, knots, rings as well as cigars. Pigs ears are among the most popular dog chews which can be considered a treat or incentive in order to stimulate good behaviour. The site www.nerospetstore.com/ is awesome for the pet food and behaviour. Thank you for this video

[@Tomatoman857]

Here's a good recipe for sweet potato biscuits (originally for humans): 3 C flour 3 tsp Baking powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbs brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp allspice 1/3+ C butter 1 C sweet potato (cooked, skinned, about one medium size) 6 tbs buttermilk a few tbs melted butter to brush biscuits before baking 1) Cut butter into dry ingredients as you would w/ scones. 2) Add sweet potato and buttermilk, then mix w/ stiff spatula until roller-ready. 3) Let dough rest 20 minutes before rolling. 4) Cut square or round shapes, place on parchment paper, brush w/ melted butter. 5) Bake at 350 until dun. We used to eat 'em, but once Dixie got one that all changed. ;-)

[@Tomatoman857]

I know, I know. Our pup is a tad spoiled. She also eats two chickens per week w/ diced carrots on top. And other things. Katrina rescue spit bull. Never knows the feeling of "full."

[@gardenfork]

Jim Griffin thanks for taking the time to list that out Jim, appreciate the recipe, eric.

[@PoeLemic]

Yes, thank you for recipe. Our dog developed an allergy -- which is crazy. She is 12 years old and now can't process chicken protein -- yeah, IKR ??? Well, she loved chicken but can't eat it now, so we've got to find other things. So, your recipe -- we will try and see if it fluffs her daily intake ...

[@cindeesmith5139]

Thanks off to get sweet pot. I going to try oven method. Think the pups will hang out by oven.. Lol. I go to health food store there is a human dried veggie chip. It has sweet pot. In strips I guess no preservatives. All versions of root veggie .. Hm

[@sunnyday3041]

A salad shooter will make these in seconds!

[@VoxNeruda]

Seems sweet potatoes are quite "pupular".

[@gardenfork]

VoxNeruda agreed! eric.

[@anitaaudet8204]

Saw this on KZbin don't know who posted but these are the ingredients, boneless skinless chicken, pinch of garlic powder, and sweet potatoes. Boil chicken and potatoes, put in food processor add garlic powder than spread thinly on fruit roll up sheets, put in dehydrator until dry, if you wish cut in pieces before drying or break into pieces after dry. Don't have a dog, but when friends come over their dogs run in the house and I mean run for their treat! Now I can't get rid of the store bought treats I have....not good enough for them!

[@gardenfork]

neat. i lost the fruit roll sheet for our dehydrator, will have to go look for it. glad the pups like your cooking! eric.

[@sonofapollo5892]

Puppys?

[@ghayes4923]

Fab ... :-D

[@gardenfork]

+G Hayes a lot less expensive than those dog treats in the store! eric.

[@ghayes4923]

yes totally ! i was looking for a food dehydratr earlier today strangley enough - but could only find one that does both vegetables and fruit - I am wanting to learn how to make ACTUAL dog biscuits entirely for dogs that are sensitive - i have rice flour with a startch, i have the gum with the flaxseed to replace eggs and hopefully dried chick peas / green lentils / fresh fruit and vege squished together in balls and dried in this machine at 104 degrees i think - so i wil let you know how it goes if you dont try it before me - if you do - let me know :-D

[@gardenfork]

+G Hayes i'd like to hear how that works out, thx! eric.

[@richardpcrowe]

My unit tales about 10=hours

[@veronicavanvuuren1114]

My dog eat the sweet patato raw.